“Pronunciation question: Does ‘Iller’ Creek rhyme with ‘miller’ or ‘miler’?” That’s the unassuming question I posted on Facebook last fall, and it was the moment I learned where my active outdoor friends and my grammar geek friends overlap – and sharply disagree. Confession: Until adulthood, I thought “awry” was pronounced “AW-ree.” I thought “frigate” was […]
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Rumor has it, some of the tundra swan scouts have been spotted around Calispel Lake, aka Swan Lake, in the northeastern corner of Washington State. That can only mean the tundra swans will soon make their annual migration pit-stop in the Pend Oreille River Valley. Witness it for yourself at the Pend Oreille County Swan
While fresh, powdery snow on a crisp, cold morning may seem like the perfect conditions for a ski day, many people look forward to hitting the slopes during the spring when the sunshine is warmer, the snow is softer and the days are longer. March and early April usually bring plenty of powder dumps and
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If you had a chance this year to try something new, something a little out of your comfort zone, something slightly off the beaten path – would you take it? What if you had six chances? Out There Monthly is excited to introduce the Team OTM Challenge, a new 6-month program of trail and road
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In the past, Loulou’s Ski Shop was the local place to go for all your alpine ski equipment. Founded in 1973 by Loulou Kneubuhler, this little shop provided great service and ski equipment for Spokane and the surrounding area. Loulou’s Ski Shop had the expertise and knowledge to equip and fit every level of skier.
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“It’s basically a hike with a purpose.” That’s how disc golfer Steven Lambert describes the sport, and he couldn’t have chosen a better metaphor to convince me to give disc golf a try. (As opposed to using, say, a “ball golf” metaphor. More on that later). Our small group meets at High Bridge Park, a
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Distribution Locations Out There Outdoors publishes 6 issues a year with a circulation of 30,000 per issue. January/February: Winter Adventure Issue March/April: Spring Fever & Race/Ride Guide Issue May/June: Biking, Watersports, & Summer Adventure Issue July/August: Lakes & Backcountry Issue September/October: Public Lands, Weekend Road Trips, & Fall Hiking Issue November/December: Winter Sports Kickoff, Holiday Guide,
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The Rich History of Rope Tows, Tramways and Ski Lifts on Mt. Spokane The first rope tow was invented in 1908 in Germany’s Black Forest by Robert Winterhalder. It wasn’t until 1933 that Alec Foster installed the first rope tow in North America at Shawbridge near Montreal. In 1934 Bob and Betty Royce built their
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There are so many good reasons to shop locally for the holidays. Each year we try to make the whole Christmas season shopping experience that much easier for OTM readers with our Local Holiday Gift Guide that features a wide range of diverse, creative and often locally-made gift ideas. Thank you for shopping locally and
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4 Ways Veteran and First-Time Skiers and Riders Can Get Involved Every January, resorts around North America, including right here in the Inland Northwest, celebrate Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month by offering excellent deals on lessons, rentals and lift tickets for adults and kids who want to get outside and learn to ski or
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